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This decision was a major victory for policyholders, often referred to as a win for —situations where traditional policies end up covering cyber-related risks because they aren't explicitly excluded.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruling in (2021 IL 125978) stands as a landmark decision for privacy law and insurance coverage. It clarified when insurers must defend businesses facing class-action lawsuits under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) . ⚖️ The Core Conflict: Biometrics and Insurance 125978

: The court found that BIPA violations fall under the policy’s "personal injury" provision, which covers injuries arising from the "publication" of material that violates a person's right of privacy . This decision was a major victory for policyholders,

: West Bend argued that a "violation of statutes" exclusion barred coverage. However, the court ruled this exclusion only applied to statutes governing methods of communication (like the TCPA or CAN-SPAM Act), not privacy laws like BIPA. 📈 Why This Matters for Businesses ⚖️ The Core Conflict: Biometrics and Insurance :

The Illinois Supreme Court ultimately sided with the policyholder, establishing several critical precedents: